Dark Silence by Matrix Taylor (best fantasy books to read TXT) 📖

my guardian dear,
To whom God's love commits me here.
Ever this day be at my side,
To light and guard, and rule and guide
"Book of Angels" Sylvia Brown

Isaiah was torn between grief and rage. Isaiah's silent grief over the impending loss of his brother was great. However, the accusations of his brother betraying his own lifemate were almost enough to make him want to rip out someone's heart. That someone he had in mind being his sister-in-law. Isaiah was not stupid. He knew that Dyana was lying. Isaiah had not missed the flicker of emotions Dyana showed, even though the other Carpathians and lifemates must have. But, the question was, what was it that she was keeping from them? What could she have done that could mean betraying her lifemate so badly that he had broken almost every bond with her and risked turning?

That was the question that had Isaiah passing back and forth, going over every detail, for hours. He knew that it began right after Michael and Dyana lost their first-born son, Gabriel. It was then that Michael began to turn. It was then that even Isaiah should have picked up on some of the tell-tale signs. However, like all the others, they put it off as grief.

Isaiah bows his head in shame. Even Isaiah, both brother and confidante, should have been able to sense more than just what was on the surface. Yet, he hadn't, and he hadn't dug for the information that could have prevented this tragedy. This crime was a very horrific crime against nature. No Carpathian should turn vampire, much less one with a lifemate, no matter how much of a bitch the woman may be.
Isaiah logged into one of his favorite websites, Vampires: A Dark Alleyway also called Ravenblack after the original 'vampire' on the site. He hoped to relieve some stress, maybe talk to someone that would make him laugh.

*HannibalJoker has logged just logged in*

GoodDoctor: Yo, Hannibal. What's up, brother-man?

HannibalJoker: What's up Doc? I am well. And yourself?

Inumonkey: Hannibal! Long time no see.

RedRaven: Inu, I take it HannibalJoker is a friend of yours?

HannibalJoker: It's a pleasure to see you as always Inumonkey.

*HannibalJoker goes over to Inumonkey and takes her hand, bowing over it as a way of courtesy*

GoodDoctor: I'm good, Hannibal. It's good to see you again, but you caught me right when I was leaving. Stupid classes. -.-;

*ShadowNobody has logged in*

*GoodDoctor has logged out*

*Inumonkey blushes at Hannibal's gesture of courtesy and looked over at Raven*

Inumonkey: Raven, this is the distinguished prankster HannibalJoker, or Hannibal. Hannibal, this is my friend Raven. Well...well...look who's here? It's ShadowNobody. I wondered when you were going to show up again.

Isaiah looked at his screen and instantly felt a pull to both the names of RedRaven and

ShadowNobody. He couldn't hypnotize them via the Internet, but he could gain their trust. He was just surprised at how strong the pull between the three of them just happen to be.

ShadowNobody: Hello again

Inumonkey: *Inumonkey to Hannibal* You’ll have to forgive Shadow. He doesn't say much besides the traditional hello and good-bye.

HannibalJoker : Really? I take it then that he's a newbie.

Inumonkey: Pretty much, even though his vampire is quite powerful.

ShadowNobody: Hmph!

RedRaven: Inu, be nice!

*Inumonkey waves his hand*

Inumonkey: Yeah, yeah. So, had any interesting dreams lately RedRaven?

RedRaven: You mean besides the ones that involves ShadowNobody taking me under the moonlight and making love to me over and over again.


It did not take much to tell that ShadowNobody was probably blushing. However, he still did not grace them with a comment.

HannibalJoker: Wow RedRaven, that's some fantasy! But, from the way Shadow's not responding, I take it that he's not interested. However, I wouldn't mind making that fantasy come true.

ShadowNobody: You keep your filthy hands off of her!


This response was instant and Isaiah as well as the others was shocked by the sudden response since none of them was really expecting grins
Inumonkey: Raven, looks like you've got an admirer

*ShadowNobody blushes*

RedRaven: I believe you're right Inu.
HannibalJoker: You could have fooled me just a few minutes ago.


It was at that moment that Isaiah got a PM from ShadowNobody.

ShadowNobody: Who are you?

HannibalJoker: I could ask you the same thing.

ShadowNobody: I asked first.


Isaiah did not know why he found this person, ShadowNobody, interesting. As far as he concerned, he's probably just another vampire wannabe. But, he felt suddenly drawn to this particular RPer. He was also drawn to RedRaven, but not in the same way as this one.

HannibalJoker: I'm a simple Ravenblack residence who just simply loves to shoot the breeze.

ShadowNobody: Stay away from RedRaven. She's mine!

HannibalJoker: Why should I? As far as I've seen, you don't seem interested in her.

ShadowNobody: She's mine! She belongs to me!

HannibalJoker: Ok! Ok! Sheesh!


ShadowNobody has left PM


Isaiah sighed, a strange, foreboding feeling suddenly overtaking that left the Carpathian male almost drain of mental energy. He did not know why. It felt as if someone literally broke down even the strongest of his mental walls and scanned his every thought without him knowing. It was strange, especially since the only ones he knew who had such mental capabilities required of such was another Carpathian male or a vampire.


The thought suddenly made Isaiah instantly concerned, thinking about the girl and how overly-protective of her he was in the chatroom as well as the warning he instinctively knew was a threat underneath. This meant that the Rper, RedRaven, may be in trouble. Isaiah knew that he had to warn her. But first, he had to give warning to the prince to let him know what is going on. So, Isaiah sent out a polite mental tap in order to speak to the Prince.

This has better be good Isaiah.


Yes. You need your computer to log onto a site called Ravenblack. We may have a vampire or rogue Carpathian, Isaiah informed in a tone of the gravest courtesy and respect.
Rogue?

Yes sire.

I'll check into it.


Then the connection between he and Mikhail were broken. But, he still had a deep feeling that there was more to this then what is in front of them all.

Inumonkey: I think we might of scared your little friend away Raven.

RedRaven: Ha! Ha! Very funny Inumonkey.


But deep inside, Melissande was disappointed that ShadowNobody went away. She was hoping to get in talk to him again. Since their last conversation, Melissande had found herself plagued with the thoughts of the mystery chatter. The dreams came in a much more violent yet arousing state that it left Melissande almost, completely breathless. The shadowed person in her dream still refusing to reveal himself to her, always covered in shadows. Those mysterious eyes drawing her to him in a way she had never be drawn to anyone else. Melissande wanted to talk to ShadowNobody because he seemed so knowledgeable about dreams. Plus, she was hoping to learn more about this mysterious Ravenblack dweller.

ShadowNobody: Don't count on it Inumonkey.
The sudden response surprised Melissande, yet, she found her pulse quickening. The flash of her mysterious lover went through her mind, causing Melissande to blush. Instantly, she became breathless and more heat rushed to her cheeks. Nevertheless, she remained cool and collected as she typed her response to ShadowNobody.

RedRaven: It's good to have you back ShadowNobody.


ShadowNobody: I never left.


Melissande scrolled up the list and saw that ShadowNobody had, indeed, never left. Intrigued, Melissande saw her chance to PM him before he disappeared again and lost her chance for some solid answers. As if ShadowNobody shared her thoughts, she found herself getting an PM from the mystery RP dweller himself.

ShadowNobody: Thanks for the welcome back.

*RedRaven blushing*

RedRaven: No problem. Hey ShadowNobody?
ShadowNobody: ?

RedRaven: I'm sorry if I did or said something to offend you.

ShadowNobody did not reply at first, making her wait a few minutes, almost as if he was simply thinking about what he wanted to say to her.

ShadowNobody: I wasn't offended...just...annoyed...

RedRaven: Why?

ShadowNobody: Why what?

RedRaven: Why were you annoyed?

ShadowNobody: *sighs*

ShadowNobody: I don't want to talk about it.

RedRaven: Why?

ShadowNobody: What do you want from me? I'm answering the questions the best I can.


Melissande was taken back by his abruptness and the fact that he was being a jerk now. Again, the temper that all of the redheads in her family just happen to possess came to the surface. She had to take a deep breath before typing out her next words carefully.

RedRaven: Look, I very much appreciate the fact that you are answering my questions, no matter how vague the answers may be. But, I hate being put off. Every question dealing with you is answered with another question. It annoys me. I reserve the right to know just as much about you as you know about me. Currently, that right is not being fulfilled.

ShadowNobody: I'm sorry. You're right. But...I don't feel comfortable talking about myself on here. I don't find it proper.

RedRaven: Then we can meet somehow. We can find some way to get together.

ShadowNobody: How do you purpose we do that? You're in Atlanta while I'm here in Florida.

RedRaven :Train duh!


On the other end, ShadowNobody shifted nervously in his seat thinking about being around all of those people. The Amtrak station would be impossibly crowded with people going back and forth.

ShadowNobody: I don't think that's a good idea.

RedRaven: Why the heck not!

ShadowNobody: I just can't

RedRaven: I need a better answer then that.


*ShadowNobody sighs*

ShadowNobody: I don't do well with a lot of people.


Melissande thought this through.

RedRaven: Then I'll come to you.

ShadowNobody: Come to me?

RedRaven: Yeah! Why not?

ShadowNobody: I don't think that's a great idea. I mean...I'm not...I'm not...

RedRaven: Not what?

ShadowNobody: I'm not normal.

RedRaven: Like anyone who comes here is. LMAO.

ShadowNobody: *ShadowNobody smiles slightly* Not many, but I mean in another way.

RedRaven: What, are you an axe murderer or something?

ShadowNobody: No. Nothing like that.

RedRaven: Then, I trust you. Somehow, though I know almost nothing about you, I'd trust you with my life. I sincerely doubt that you will cause me harm.

ShadowNobody: Are you sure?

RedRaven: Yeah. It shouldn't take me long to get the tickets. I will be there sometime tomorrow sometime. Just give me the address of where you want to meet.


ShadowNobody thought about giving her the address to his home, but he thought better of it. He felt it was not quite a good idea. Besides, he knew that she probably wouldn't be there long especially after she saw him and knew the truth. No, he rather meet her somewhere else. Somewhere public, however, it is not as public as the Amtrak station.

ShadowNobody: There's a book store here that I always go to. We can meet there.

RedRaven: Okay.

ShadowNobody: I have to go now.

RedRaven: Alright. Take care.

ShadowNobody nods and logs off

Melissande smiled as she entered back